The orchestra, conducted by John Rigby and accompanied by soprano Deborah Norman and tenor John Pierce, also paid homage to West Ham United with a rendition of the club’s anthem I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles. This year for the first time they also performed a piece chosen by residents in an online vote. The selected choice was Hungarian March No.5 by Brahms.

On Saturday evening Newham went back to the boogie with the cream of the 70s and 80s soul and disco scene The Real Thing, Imagination featuring Leee John and Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell.

On Thursday performances from Incognito, The Brand New Heavies and guitarist Ciyo Brown had people dancing all over the park.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales: “We have been staging Under the Stars for 14 years and this one has been the best ever. We had an amazing line-up with something for everyone, including a superb performance from young people on our Every Child a Musician programme. Some people have asked why we continue to spend money on events like this. I say it’s important to keep investing in the things residents tell us they like and make a difference to their lives. This year 35,000 people have told us they like it. That’s why we will continue to bring the whole of Newham together. And best of all, it was free.”